Robert D. (Bob) Ridge, PhD, is an experimental social psychologist in the Department of Psychology at Brigham Young University. He received his BS in psychology from BYU and his PhD from the University of Minnesota. His current research investigates the effects of violent media on human thought, feeling and behavior. He also investigates personal and situational factors associated with the perception and perpetration of sexual harassment and the effects of expectations on interpersonal interactions. In his spare time, he conducts jury research for law firms. He has expertise in experimental, quasi-experimental and correlational research methods, as well as in quantitative analytic strategies. He is currently the chair of the university Institutional Review Board.
Research Interests
My students and I study the effects of violent media on people's thoughts, feelings, and behavior. We are currently conducting research investigating public perception of violent media as a risk factor for aggression and how exposure to violent media affects people's ability to experience awe and spirituality. We are also investigating how differences in political ideology affect people's aggressive tendencies.
Teaching Interests
Social Psychology Applied Social Psychology Research Methods Ethics
Education
PhD, Psychology , Statistics and Methodology, University of Minnesota (1993)
BS, Psychology , Brigham Young University (1987)
Honors and Awards
Phi Kappa Phi, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
(1987 - Present)
Martin B. Hickman Excellence in Citizenship Award, College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
(2023 - 2023)
Martin B. Hickman FHSS Innovation in Teaching Award, BYU College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
(2015 - 2015)
Award for Excellence in Teaching, Psi Chi
(2001 - 2002)
Enabling Fellow, National Science Foundation
(1996 - 1997)
Memberships
Society for the Teaching of Psychology (2018 - Present)
Association for Psychological Science (1993 - Present)
Society for Personality and Social Psychology (1993 - Present)
Courses Taught
Publications
Robert D RidgeChristopher E HawkLuke D HartvigsenLogan D McCombsRobert D RidgeChristopher E HawkLogan D McCombsKelsie J RichardsCheyenne A SchultzRowan K AshtonLuke D HartvigsenDerek BartlettRobert D RidgeGregory L BusathBrian G MeadAriana Hedges-MuncyChristopher E. HawkRobert D RidgeChristopher MosquedaMelissa Ann HeathElizabeth Ann CutrerRobert D RidgeAaron Paul JacksonErika MillerTyler C GraffRobert D RidgeHolt E ZauggBrooke E DresdenAlexander Y DresdenRobert D RidgeBrooke E. DresdenAlexander Y DresdenRobert D RidgeNiwako YamawakiRobert D RidgeBrooke E. DresdenFelicia L. FarleyChristopher E. HawkJeffrey S ReberRobert D RidgeSamuel D DownsSam A HardyMike SteelmanSarah Marie CoyneRobert D RidgeRobert D RidgeJared A. MontoyaSarah Marie CoyneDean M BusbyBrad BushmanDouglas A GentileRobert D RidgeLaura StockdaleSarah Marie CoyneRobert D RidgeMcKay StevensMark Alden CallisterLaura StockdaleColin W KeyRobert D RidgeRobert D RidgeColin Key
Presentations
Robert D RidgeChristopher D HawkHannah ElggrenLogan D McCombsLuke D Hartvigsen
Robert D RidgeChristopher E HawkLogan D McCombsLuke D HartvigsenHannah Elggren
Robert D RidgeChristopher E HawkKelsie J RichardsMoriah S PerkinsAndressa Almeida LittleHannah Elggren
Robert D RidgeChristopher E HawkLogan D McCombsKelsie J RichardsCheyenne A SchultzRowan K AshtonDerek Bartlett
Luke D HartvigsenRobert D RidgeChristopher E Hawk
Robert D RidgeChristopher E HawkLuke HartvigsenLogan D McCombs
Robert D RidgeKelsie J RichardsMoriah S PerkinsChristopher E Hawk
Robert D RidgeChristopher E HawkLogan D McCombsKelsie J RichardsCheyenne A SchultzRowan K AshtonLuke D HartvigsenDerek Bartlett
Robert D RidgeMatthew A. Hiatt
Christopher E. HawkRobert D RidgeBenjamin Peterson
Brooke E. JonesBrian EnsighCristina RoemmichBenjamin P. HardyColton JonesNoah RobinsRobert D Ridge
Robert D RidgeNiwako YamawakiBenjamin Peterson
Jeffrey S ReberStephen JenningsSamuel DownsRobert D Ridge
Robert D RidgeJeffrey S Reber
Jeffrey S ReberStephen JenningsDJ SteffensenJames FraserDavid McMillanSamuel DownsRobert D Ridge
